WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Veteran defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the Winnipeg Jets and there is no timetable for his return.

As expected, restricted free agent forwards Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor did not show up for the first day of training camp Friday as they seek new contracts, but Byfuglien came as a surprise.

"I met with Buff (Thursday) and we had some conversations, and in the conversations he indicated that he needed some personal time," Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said. "We certainly granted it. Dustin is a big part of our family here. There's always an open policy for discussions. We always care about people of our family. One thing I will say, health-wise everything is good for him and his family. But again, from our standpoint, we support Dustin and look forward to the resolution."